Helping Your Kids Become “Emotional Natives” | Resources for Parents

How’s life at your house? Everyone getting along royally? Or are emotions flying? I can only imagine how difficult quarantining would have been with our family years ago. While I’m sure you’re finding moments to cherish and reasons to be thankful, I’m also sure there are times when you just wish you could go back to February 2020.

Last time we shared about the need to help your children grow in their ability to acknowledge, feel, express, and manage their emotions. (Here’s a link.) Raising “emotional natives” is a long process and takes lots of practice. This week I’d like to share some of our favorite resources to help and encourage you.

Newmark Learning “I Have Feelings” books such as Are You Scared, Jacob? The Day I Felt Sad, andJealous of Josie. These books are written on an early level and will be helpful for a toddler through elementary aged child.

Let us know about other resources you’ve found helpful. And remember, as you help your kids grow in emotional maturity, you’ll also be preparing them for sensitive conversations about bodies, porn, and sex. And in today’s culture, those conversations are so needed!

Know that we are praying for you and cheering you on! If you need help with issues related to sexuality, visit Tools on our website,truenorthfp.org. You can reach me at annek@truenorthfp.org.

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